Dec 18, 12 at 4:56pmbluexy

$2 million in Nintendo hardware stolen from warehouse, unclear which consoles were taken

A depressing event has been made oddly amusing as ABC News is reporting that over 7000 Wii consoles were stolen from a warehouse over the weekend. While an apparent $2 million in stolen property is hardly a laughing matter, ABC's confusing ignorance on what hardware was actually stolen is sure to make more nerds giggle. At least a bit.

The article refers to the stolen property as Wiis throughout the article, but claims the retail price of each unit is $300. That, across 7000 consoles, is clearly how they reach their $2 million insurance claim. So it appears they mean Wii U consoles as opposed to standard Wiis which retail at half the price. However, there's also this curious quote:

"The thieves managed to get away with 7,000 portable Wii gaming consoles after raiding a warehouse at SeaTac’s Seattle Air Cargo."

Perhaps ABC is actually referring to Nintendo's portable 3DShandhelds? It's all rather confusing and hilarious. I apologize for turning this into a story about how non-gamers are still confused as to what a console is, let alone the difference between a Wii and a Wii U. Hopefully the story is updated soon in order to clarify the specific details of the robbery.

All jokes aside, it's still a very depressing story. Hopefully the consoles weren't waiting to be delivered to homes for the holidays, or if they were, hopefully Nintendo can manage to rush some more packages out so kids and adults alike can receive the gift they wished for.

Thread Recap (last 10 posts from newest to oldest)

Dec 20, 12 at 7:32pm

Shadic Hearts

If Nintendo can lower the price of the Wii U between $150 and $200,this might've not happened.But that's just my opinion.

Dec 19, 12 at 8:00pm

Zombie_Barioth

ProudLoz Thats why I said "they thought" they could, they probably thought the Wii U would sell out like the Wii did. I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that ABC thinks the Wii U's gamepad is a regular tablet or something.

Dec 19, 12 at 7:31pm

SpOOK

A person, it's you who bullshit by saying 'why steal toys'!! How much do you know about politics???!!! Still a kid are you?

Stealing toys do not alleviate poverty or the behaviours of criminals! What we need is a better equality for all!....A person, You should watch you big greedy mouth by encouraging stealing online!!! We're watching.

Meet me at home or stuff it. You don't know a thing about me.

Socialism... Maybe in a perfect world, you know, an unrealistic one. As far as I'm concerned, true socialism doesn't exist in this day and age. When a self-proclaimed socialist gets enough power and backing they tend to seek different... policies.

Dec 19, 12 at 6:08pm

Socialist Gamer

THM doesn't bullshit! He's right!!

A person, it's you who bullshit by saying 'why steal toys'!! How much do you know about politics???!!! Still a kid are you?

Stealing toys do not alleviate poverty or the behaviours of criminals! What we need is a better equality for all!....A person, You should watch you big greedy mouth by encouraging stealing online!!! We're watching.

Dec 19, 12 at 5:09pm

THM

quote A Person

quote THM

This time of year, those who've got nothing to lose do that kind of stuffs...What can we do? Complain to Santa Claus!!! Just blame the systemic poverty derived from greedy Capitalism!!!!

Are *bleep*ing bullshitting me. You are, right?

I don't F$## bullshit dude, Look around you and you'll see it!!!

Dec 19, 12 at 10:46am

SpOOK

quote THM

This time of year, those who've got nothing to lose do that kind of stuffs...What can we do? Complain to Santa Claus!!! Just blame the systemic poverty derived from greedy Capitalism!!!!

Are *bleep*ing bullshitting me. You are, right?

Dec 19, 12 at 5:27am

ProudLoz

@A Person Normally I'd agree with you but being a hot (no pun intended) new toy the thieves probably thought they could sell them for a high price somewhere. Wouldn't surprise me if they know about as much as ABC seems to.

That being said I feel sorry for those buying a Wii U only to find out its hot, and anyone who can't get one because of this.

Where though? The Wii U isn't selling it out like it's predecessor. I still see a bunch of Wii U's (specially the Deluxe Version) in all the Best Buys I've visited. This means that these guys aren't going to make some serious cash, all they can do is sell it for a low price and sell it quickly.

Dec 19, 12 at 2:16am

Zombie_Barioth

@A Person Normally I'd agree with you but being a hot (no pun intended) new toy the thieves probably thought they could sell them for a high price somewhere. Wouldn't surprise me if they know about as much as ABC seems to.

That being said I feel sorry for those buying a Wii U only to find out its hot, and anyone who can't get one because of this.

Dec 18, 12 at 8:15pm

THM

This time of year, those who've got nothing to lose do that kind of stuffs...What can we do? Complain to Santa Claus!!! Just blame the systemic poverty derived from greedy Capitalism!!!!

Dec 18, 12 at 5:25pm

SpOOK

Why steal toys? Electronic toys... If you're going to steal something -- and don't get me wrong, I don't condone theft -- steal something worthwhile. This stuff is worth a bit, but each unit has a serial number and MAC address, so when they do turn up on the street, or online, it shouldn't be terribly difficult for the authorities to track.

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Hopefully the consoles weren't waiting to be delivered to homes for the holidays, or if they were, hopefully Nintendo can manage to rush some more packages out so kids and adults alike can receive the gift they wished for.

Pathetic for a bunch of greeners. Probably running low on bud or something.